Guys who own pits and other big dogs, tell me more about this

[bettagurl]

i just threw up

I think I did as well...


If you want something like this, be prepared for health issues.

Dogs built thus get tired FAST, aren't very coordinated, can have many health issues, and just are not right... I hate to see people breeding for looks and not the health of the dog.
SAD
I would not support this breeder...

As said many times, american pit bull terriers are lean, muscular, agile, and from 25-55lbs. The latter being the most common.

Honestly, if you have your heart set on a stocky dog, go to a good Olde English Bulldogge breeder, not someone breeding their dogs to look big and bad, who can barely run a few hundred feet without having to flop down and pant.

Yes, the dog looks 'cool', but at what cost?


And I highly doubt there is anythign close to a pure bred pit in there, I'd say Old english, or english bulldogs were added somewhere... If you want a dog who will be with you for many years to come, get one bred for health, temper, function, and not one bred solely for looks..


I'm sorry to rant, but I hate the fact that people go out of their way to makes strange looking dogs who can't live a normal life, and would probably drown if it tried to have a fun swim.

 

[packer43064]

That dog's more manly than I am. LOL

 

[Onion01]

I agree with pretty much all the posts in this thread. Post # 2 was probably the most informative.

I agree, that guy sounds like a real genius

 

[freeskier]

IMHO those dogs are not breed standard. A healthy pit will have straight legs and stand square. "The front legs should be straight, large or round bones, pastern upright. No semblance of bend in front. "

dogs like the ones from your link will tire easily and likely have health issues. In fact, pits are notorious for bad immune systems, largely due to bad breeding practices.

Consider rescuing a pit from the pound before purchasing from bad breeders! Pounds are overwhelmed with pitbulls right now. Support breeders that are strengthening the breed through careful selection.

Below is a picture of what APBT should look like

 

[bettagurl]

IMHO those dogs are not breed standard. A healthy pit will have straight legs and stand square. "The front legs should be straight, large or round bones, pastern upright. No semblance of bend in front. "

dogs like the ones from your link will tire easily and likely have health issues. In fact, pits are notorious for bad immune systems, largely due to bad breeding practices.

Consider rescuing a pit from the pound before purchasing from bad breeders! Pounds are overwhelmed with pitbulls right now. Support breeders that are strengthening the breed through careful selection.

Below is a picture of what APBT should look like

The number in pounds that are JUST AS GOOD as ones from a breeder are outstanding... Check out these babes and hunks in rescue NOW!
http://www.vrcpitbull.com/dogs1.htm (these are only some of the good-looking dogs from ONE rescue)

 

[bettagurl]

Also, just thought I'd add my other .02
I have NEVER heard of someone turning a spike collar inside out because it's a bad dog(whatever makes a bad dog), maybe you meant a prong collar? Because I plan on using a prong collar with a flat collar unless my GSD is wonderfully training by the time he's big enough to scare the daylights out of someone if he slipped his lead. A prong collar prevents them form pulling their head out, and does no damage if used properly. And I guarantee I won't have a "bad" dog.

And you couldn't fight a dog like that for those saying they don't think he's a fighter, no scars ect., no fighter would want something that cannot lick it's own genitals, much less twist and turn like they need to while fighting.

Badly bred dogs are my pet peeve, and pittie ignorant people are another. Don't take this wrongly, a few years ago and I would have thought that was a good looking dog, because I was ignorant.


Sorry to hijiack your thread, Mk.

 

[mkman]

thanks for all the information and tips. I'm going to go visit the kennel today if possible and let you all know how it is,etc.

 

[mkman]

I too was thinking bully pit might mean bulldog x pitbull but then another member here mentioned it could be because of the myostatin deficiency. I will go ask the owners and see what they can tell me.

 

[chrisngo]

Sounds like you are pretty set on this kennel. I would go to the local adoption shelters. There are GREAT LOOKING pits in the shelters. If you have never tried to rescue from a shelter you should at least go for the experience. They will let you play with the dog and if you have your own dog, they will let you socialize them together. Pits in shelters deserve a second chance...make sure you study as much as you can on this breed. It's always good to see new "ambassador's" for this breed. They get such a bad rep due to ignorant owners.

You are doing the right thing by researching at least.

Chris

 

[krzr3000]

I agree with the post above...this breed is exploited and abused at the hands of lame people. I wish i could adopt one from a shelter right now, craigslist and petfinder are FULL of great pits that will just meet the needle.